Bank Catering Chef

Bank Chef Catering and Hospitality – Casa Di Lusso Care Home Contract: Bank 21 per hour Per Hour Shift Type: Casa di Lusso Care Home is a modern, purpose-built home in Bridgwater, offering expert Dementia care for up to 88 residents, with the latest care technology ensuring comfort and peace of mind. We’re looking for a skilled Bank Chef to join our care home team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day. As a 2nd Chef, you’ll do more than just cook you’ll be crafting meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents. Your expertise in the kitchen will help create a welcoming atmosphere where food is something everyone looks forward to. Menu Planning: Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients. Kitchen Management: Take charge of day-to-day kitchen management, organizing and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality. Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment. Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas. Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety. Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen, when the Head Chef isn’t available. Specialized Food Preparation: Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents. Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in. Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. Bring your culinary skills to our kitchen, where your meals will nourish, delight, and contribute to the well-being of those in our care. Apply now to become a valued member of our care home family! Pension (subject to auto-enrolment conditions) Uniform Provided Paid Annual Leave On-site parking Bank contract covering annual leave and sickness